It is with a sad heart that I attempt to write a few lines in memory of our dear sister, Mrs. Lillie Mae Sellers, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Pittman. Her father preceded her to the grave about two years ago and her mother only about a year ago. She was born November 3, 1891, and died February 8, 1925, making her stay on earth 34 years, 3 months, and 5 days. She was married to Mr. John Sellers several years ago. To this union were born six children, five boys and one girl, all of whom are living.
She was a kind and loving mother and wife, a good friend and neighbor. To know her was to love her. She was in declining health for several months but never gave up until about a week before she died. She suffered more than anyone knew. All was done for her that loving hands could do but none could stay the icy hand of death. God knew best; he giveth and he taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord. Weep not, dear ones, as those that have no hope for we truly hope that she is resting in the arms of Jesus. We know she can not come to us but if we will be prepared when our time comes, we surely can go to her. Oh, what a blessed thought! She was not a member of any church, but was a strong believer in the Primitive Baptist faith. She attended church as long as her health would permit it.
She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, six children, one sister, six brothers, other relatives, and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Yelvington’s Grove by Elders Wyatt and Cochran, after which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery at the church.
Her toils are past, her work is done,
And she is fully blessed;
She’s fought the fight, the victory won,
And entered into rest.
--Mr. and Mrs. Thos. G. Pittman
From page 5 of the Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, March 10, 1925
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